Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
The certificate in ENP prepares the board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with an existing master's degree in nursing to care for patients in emergency practice across the live-span pediatrics, adolescent, young adult, adult, older adult, frail elderly in the emergency care setting. An individualized post-graduate certificate program of study is determined by an evaluation of the student's previous course work and the completion of a gap analysis once accepted into the program. The courses will be selected from the ENP Certificate requirements.
Upon program completion, the individual is eligible to apply for national certification.
Following national certification attainment the individual is eligible to be recognized as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Health policies, OSHA requirements, CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and student malpractice insurance are required.
Prerequisites: Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Master's degree in nursing. Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment. These courses can be completed at UNC.
Admission
Location: Online + Greeley Visits
Start Term: Fall
General Graduate Certificate Admission requirements
Emergency Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate
Admission Deadline
Fall term admissions. This program is delivered mostly online with four-day on-campus intensive lab/simulation sessions in Greeley, Colorado, during both the fall and spring terms.
The deadline for completed applications (including all supplemental materials) for fall 2025 is May 1. Additional applications will be considered on a space available basis. You may contact nursing@unco.edu to see if applications are still being accepted for the upcoming fall term.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply to the program through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS). Please submit all required materials by the application deadline to avoid a delay in the evaluation and screening of your application. All official transcripts are submitted to NursingCAS, and do not need to be resubmitted UNC.
The UNC School of Nursing will review applications following the application deadline. Official admission notifications will be sent in the 2-4 weeks that follow.
Admission Requirements: Graduate School
Applicants must apply to the program through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS) before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
Each applicant must:
- Possess a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Nursing from accredited (NLN/ACEN or CCNE) programs in nursing, with a cumulative master's GPA of 3.00 or better (4.00 scale).
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If you are still completing your master's degree at the time you apply, admission will be based on your current cumulative GPA, and you will need to re-submit your official transcript (showing your conferred degree and final GPA) during your first semester. If your final GPA fell below 3.00, you will be given additional academic stipulations to remain enrolled at UNC.
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Possess a current RN license or APRN license in the state where you practice.
- Meet one of the following scenarios:
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Assure compliance with required health policies; OSHA requirements; certification in CPR (via AHA), ACLS (via AHA), and PALS; and student malpractice insurance throughout the program.
Take the following steps to be considered for admission:
Step 1: Complete the Application
Complete the NursingCAS application.
- Answer the application questions.
- Send your requests for letters of recommendation.
- Request two (2) academic or professional letters of recommendation from those who can attest to your academic potential and abilities. You will be asked to supply information for your recommenders in the application.
- Send to NursingCAS an official transcript from each college or university where courses were taken including documentation of a bachelor's degree or higher was earned (or is in progress). Help with Transcripts – NursingCAS
Step 2: Request Transcripts
Please Note: As all official transcripts are submitted to NursingCAS, they do not need to be resubmitted to the Office of Admissions.
Applicants with academic credentials from outside the U.S. will need to follow the requirements for submission of foreign transcripts. Click on the Transcripts tab for information about international transcripts.
Step 3: Note About the GRE
This program does not require GRE scores.
Step 4: Supplemental Items
You will need to submit the following in NursingCAS:
- Resume/Vita
- Statement of goals
- Current, unencumbered RN license or APRN license in the state where you practice (verification printout or link required).
- You will need to provide proof of one of the following:
- FNP Board Certification and APRN license
- FNP Board Certification and submitted APRN license application
- Scheduled FNP Board Certification Exam to be taken by the end of fall semester
International applicants (non-U.S. citizen/non-U.S. Permanent Resident) please refer to the International Admissions Requirements page for further information about submitting transcripts, English proficiency scores, passport copy and financial documentation.
For More Information
For more information about the admission process, please email the Office of Admissions at grad.admissions@unco.edu or call 970-351-2881.